Cheryl’s Mother’s Day: These Are The Best Of Times

I'm one of the lucky ones. As I celebrate Mother's Day this Sunday, I have the piece of mind to know my children are healthy, happy, safe and sound. My mother is also still a major part of our lives. I would consider this part of my life "the best of times."

Truly, it doesn't get much better than this. From the time I was a little girl, my mom has always been there for me. I could tell her anything, and she would never judge me. I still can. She's always been there to help out. When I was little, she pitched in on school projects. As an adult, she helps me care for my family. My mother is always only a phone call away. The kind of mom that will drop everything if I need her, no matter how large or small the request may be. She's everything you would ever want in a mom.

As we celebrate this Mother's Day, I take warmth in knowing how special my own mom is and how fortunate I am to have her still with me and my children. My heart goes out to those who have lost their mom, or a child. Recently, I've come to the conclusion that we need to enjoy our lives, the moments we are in. Things can change so quickly. In short, it doesn't really matter to me how I celebrate Mother's Day. All that really matters is that I enjoy the day with my Mom and Dad, husband and children.  Life is short, you never know what's just around the corner.  Plan for your future, but live for today.

(The above photo is of Cheryl's family.  Cheryl is sitting on her mom's lap, with her brother and sister on each side and her dad in the back.)